How to Cite a TED Talk in Turabian (9th edition)
Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks in Turabian format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Turabian Bibliography Format
Here is the standard Turabian format for citing a TED Talk in your bibliography:
Speaker Last Name, First Name. "Title of Talk." Filmed Month Year. TED video, duration. https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx.
Turabian In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Speaker 2024)
Narrative
Speaker (2024) shows...
Key Turabian Formatting Rules
- Put the talk title in quotation marks and name the speaker as author.
- Add "Filmed Month Year," identify it as a "TED video," and give the duration.
- Name the platform (TED or YouTube) where you viewed it and end with the URL.
- Follows Chicago Notes-Bibliography format; usually cited in notes.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your TED Talk.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Turabian (9th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Turabian requirements.
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